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Trauma Nursing: An Overview

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Trauma Nursing: An Overview

Author: Maura Buck BSN, RN

Upon completing this comprehensive course, learners will understand the trauma nurse’s countless responsibilities and the education, certifications, and experience the role requires. Learners will also learn how trauma nursing has advanced over the years. 

Furthermore, the course will address care for the trauma nurse and the importance of promoting mental health for those who chronically respond to emergencies where life and limb are at stake. It will also examine ways hospitals and healthcare systems can support nurses in this role. This course is relevant for LPNs, RNs, and APRNs practicing in all specialties and care settings but will be most beneficial for nurses practicing in emergency departments and intensive care.  

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Overview of Trauma Nursing 
  3. Roles and Responsibilities 
  4. Advancements in Trauma Nursing 
  5. Care for the Trauma Nurse 
  6. Support for the Trauma Nurse 
  7. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Trauma Nursing: An Overview. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Identify which certifications a trauma nurse should possess to guide their decision-making in the field 
  2. Be able to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the trauma nurse in emergent situations 
  3. Provide several ways trauma nursing has advanced 
  4. Understand how the trauma nurse functions as a part of the trauma team 
  5. Recognize the importance of self-care for the trauma nurse and what hospitals and medical systems can do to support them 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: October 17, 2024

Course Expires on: October 17, 2027

Course Offering: #526

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